DHAKA, Feb 25, 2026 (BSS)- Bangladesh pacer Shoriful Islam has expressed hisdelight after his teammate Nahid Rana secured a team in the Pakistan SuperLeague (PSL). Nahid was picked up by Peshawar Zalmi at the end of the auction for 60 lakhPakistani rupees. He joins fellow Bangladesh players Mustafizur Rahman,Parvez Hossain Emon and Rishad Hossain in this year's PSL. "I am delighted that he got a team in the PSL," Shoriful told reporters atthe Rajshahi Divisional Stadium. Nahid is my teammate, so I am really happy for him," added Shoriful,who did not find any takers in the PSL auction.

Photo: BSSDHAKA, Feb 25, 2026 (BSS)- Suktara Jubo Sangsad earned a hard-fought solitary goal victory over BRTC Sports Club in the Bangladesh Championship League (BCL) football held at Bashundhara Kings arena practice ground today (Wednesday). After the barren first half, Asif finally broke the deadlock scoring the all-important goal for Suktara in the 90+2nd minute of the match. With this win, Suktara improved their tally with 13 points from eight matches while BRTC remained with their previous collection of seven points playing the same number of matches.

DHAKA, Feb 25, 2026 (BSS) - Bangladesh's foreign exchange reserves have stoodat $35.03 billion. However, as per the International Monetary Fund (IMF) methodology under theBalance of Payments and International Investment Position Manual(BPM6),Bangladesh's foreign exchange reserves stood at $30.27 billion, according tothe latest data of the Bangladesh Bank (BB) released here today.

Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen met with Commerce Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir at his office at Bangladesh Secretariat today. Photo: PIDDHAKA, Feb 25, 2026 (BSS) - Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen met with Commerce Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir at his office at Bangladesh Secretariat today. He requested the Ambassador to encourage increased Chinese investment in Bangladesh in the coming years, said a Commerce Ministry press release. In his capacity as Textiles and Jute Minister, Muktadir also invited Chinese investors to invest in Bangladesh’s closed jute mills. The Chinese Ambassador congratulated the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) for securing an absolute mandate in the 13th parliamentary election and congratulated Muktadir on assuming office as Commerce Minister.

Despite various challenges, the Amar Ekushey Book Fair 2026 is set to begin on Thursday. Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will inaugurate the fair at 2pm and present the Bangla Academy Literary Awards 2025 during the opening ceremony. According to Bangla Academy, both the Academy and participating organizations will sell books at a 25% commission, while government institutions will follow their own commission rates. ‘Zero waste book fair’This year’s fair aims to be environmentally conscious, branded as a “Zero Waste Book Fair.” The grounds will be polythene-free and smoke-free. New awardsSeveral awards will be presented, including: Chittaranjan Saha Memorial Award for the best book among 2025 publications, Munier Chowdhury Memorial Award (three institutions) for best book design, Roknuzzaman Khan Dadabhai Memorial Award for children’s books, and Qayyum Chowdhury Memorial Award for best stall design.

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An earthquake that struck Myanmar was felt in the capital and several other parts of the country on Wednesday night. According to Farzana Sultana, assistant meteorologist at the Earthquake Monitoring Center of the Meteorological Department, the tremor, measuring 5.1 on the Richter scale, occurred at 10:51pm, reports BDnews24.comThe epicenter was in Myanmar, about 462 kilometres from the Agargaon Meteorological Office in Dhaka. The US Geological Survey (USGS) also recorded the quake at a magnitude of 5.1, saying it originated at a depth of 129 kilometres beneath the Earth’s surface.

BEIJING, Feb 25, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Wednesday he wanted "fair" cooperation with China, as he began his inaugural visit to his country's largest trade partner. "We have very specific concerns regarding our cooperation, which we want to improve and make fair," Merz said as he met with China's Premier Li Qiang at Beijing's Great Hall of the People.

A group of Bangladesh Bank officials formed a mob and forcibly removed Ahsan Ullah, an adviser to the governor, from the premises. The use of mob tactics inside the central bank has triggered concerns about its independence, internal governance, and credibility. Some central bank officials accused him of authoritarian leadership, and disciplinary actions against certain officials further intensified tensions, which eventually spilled into open confrontation. Proposals also aimed to reduce government influence on the central bank board and enhance regulatory independence. The International Monetary Fund has also recommended strengthening central bank independence under its $5.5 billion loan program, but progress has been limited.

Myanmar foreign minister Than Swe ‍and Head of the Arakan Army Twan Mrat Naing-collageDHAKA, Feb 25, 2026 (BSS) - Myanmar foreign minister Than Swe has congratulated his newly appointed Bangladesh counterpart Dr. Khalilur Rahman. For the first time, Chairman of the United League of Arakan (also the head of the Arakan Army) Twan Mrat Naing also has sent a congratulatory letter to the Bangladesh Foreign Minister. Myanmar Foreign Minister Than Swe has expressed firm commitment to enhancing bilateral relations and strengthening cooperation between Naypyidaw and Dhaka. Foreign Minister Rahman recently indicated that the Bangladesh government has been in contact with both the Myanmar government and the Arakan Army in this regard. "The messages from Myanmar and Arakan Army authorities are an extraordinary event and have come in the wake of continued engagement.

A Dhaka court has barred former DMP commissioner Habibur Rahman, sentenced to death in a crimes against humanity case, from leaving the country following a petition by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC). Dhaka Metropolitan Senior Special Judge Md Sabbir Faiz issued the order on Wednesday after ACC Deputy Assistant Director Abu Mohammad Anwarul Masud sought a travel ban. Bench assistant Riaz Hossain confirmed the matter. The ACC told the court that an investigation was underway against Habibur and others over allegations of bribery, corruption, illegal wealth accumulation, and transferring assets abroad, warning he was attempting to flee and could hamper the probe. On January 26, the International Crimes Tribunal sentenced Habibur to death for crimes against humanity over the killing of six people in Chankharpul, Dhaka, during the student-led uprising from July 24 to August.

Md Mostaqur Rahman. Photo : CollectedDHAKA, Feb 25, 2026 (BSS) – The government has appointed Md Mostaqur Rahman, FCMA, as the new governor of Bangladesh Bank for a term of four years. According to a notification issued today by the Financial Institutions Division of the Ministry of Finance, the appointment has been made under Section 10(5) of the Bangladesh Bank Order, 1972 (President’s Order No. The notification said Md Mostaqur Rahman will serve as governor for four years from the date of his joining, subject to relinquishing all work relationships with other institutions and organisations. Meanwhile, in another notification of the Financial Institutions Division, the government has cancelled the rest of the tenure of Dr Ahsan H Mansur as central bank governor.